CMS agrees with AMA and 3 GI specialties that 45380 - and not 45385 - is the correct code to report cold biopsy forceps

Article Overview

This article explains a coding clarification issue in gastroenterology involving colonoscopy reporting, with discussion from the AMA, CMS, and three GI specialty societies. It is relevant to coders, billing staff, and GI practices that need to understand the broader regulatory and professional guidance behind colonoscopy procedure reporting. The article focuses on the disagreement, the policy context, and the kinds of coding commentary being used to interpret the correct reporting approach.